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EJ61 KJY

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,968 mi
Last recorded64,968 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 KJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 64,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side mirror glass damage.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 64,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side mirror glass damage.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 51,598 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 51,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 38,209 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box slight corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 36,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 35,985 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 33,129 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 29,621 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 29,271 miles

Exhaust Silencer Deteriorate

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 27,505 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm cracking perished tearing age recommend (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear 3mm cracking preished tearing age recommend (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 24,473 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear on2mm racking perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 21,831 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2016 15,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 10,852 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EJ61 KJY is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ61 KJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ61 KJY registered?

EJ61 KJY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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